Archer: Season 1
  • Network: FX
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 14, 2010
  • Season #: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4
Metascore
78 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    100
    Archer is the rare show that's in love with its own wordplay and good enough that this love becomes endearing rather than annoying.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    83
    This wittily raunchy spy spoof from Adam Reed (Sealab 2021, Frisky Dingo) features intentionally stiff cartoon characters led by the title hero.
  3. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    83
    This spy spoof hits a bull’s-eye with risque snark and one of the best vocal casts assembled for any animated series.

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User Score
9.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 183 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 46
  3. Negative: 3 out of 46
  1. AzizD
    10
    I am a 23 y.o. male, and i grew up with Southpark, and Family Guy. but This Show is so Far past the Idiacrocy that made those two Funny for me. The Language is a lttle stronge for Kids, but i have not seen anything this Great in a long Time. I literally have Teared from laughing so Hard. This is one of the greatest animation adult comedies i have ever seen... I am Literally Looking forward to every episode. Keep up the Great work.… Full Review »
  2. EatToWatch
    9
    All preface by saying this show is not for everyone. In fact, it's probably not for most people. The humor is sophomoric (incredibly so sometimes) and the jokes can be a bit repetitive. That said, this is my favorite comedy on TV. It's hard to review comedy, as plot, characters, location, etc... all essentially don't matter to me. Sure the music is good and the voice acting is wonderful, but the real barometer, and the one that earns this show a '9' from me, is "does it make me laugh?" The answer: more than any other show on TV. Archer is hilarious. Season 1 is simply outstanding. Watch a single episode and if you like it and the jokes resonate with you, than you'll be in for a great season of TV!… Full Review »
  3. ChrisC
    4
    I tried to watch the show a couple times. I couldn't stand the stereotypical main character or the obnoxious sophmoric humor at all.
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